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Pick a learning view.
Ba by, look at me
and tell me what you see.
(Eb)You ain’t seen the best of me yet.
(Bb)Give me time; I’ll make you for (Eb)get (C7)the (Fm)rest.
I got more in me,
and you can set it free.
(Eb)I can catch the moon in my hand.
Don’t you know who I (C7sus)am?
Re (C7)mem ber my name.
(Fame.)
(Bbm7)I’m gon na live for ev er.
(C7sus)I’m gon na (C7)learn how to fly.
(High.)
(Bbm7)1 feel it com in’ to geth er.
(C7sus)Peo ple will (C7)see me and cry.
(Fame.) I’m gon na make it to heav (Eb)en.
(C7sus)Light up the (C7)sky like a flame.
(Fame.)
(Bbm7)I’m gon na live for ev (Eb)er.
(C7sus)Ba by, re (C7)mem ber my name.
(Re mem ber, re mem ber, re mem ber, re mem ber, re mem ber, re mem ber, re mem ber, re mem ber.)
Ba by, hold me tight,
’cause you can make it right.
(Eb)You can shoot me straight to the top.
(Bb)Give me love and take all I (Eb)got (C7)to (Fm)give.
Ba by, I’ll be tough.
Too much is not e nough.
(Eb)I can ride your heart till it breaks.
Ooh, I got what it (C7sus)takes.
Re (C7)mem ber my name.
(Fame.)
(Bbm7)I’m gon na live for ev er.
(C7sus)I’m gon na (C7)learn how to fly.
(High.)
(Bbm7)1 feel it com in’ to geth er.
(C7sus)Peo ple will (C7)see me and cry.
(Fame.) I’m gon na make it to heav (Eb)en.
(C7sus)Light up the (C7)sky like a flame.
(Fame.)
(Bbm7)I’m gon na live for ev (Eb)er.
(C7sus)Ba by, re (C7)mem ber my name.
(Re mem ber, re mem ber, re mem ber, re mem ber, re mem ber, re mem ber, re mem ber, re mem ber.)
(Fm)name.
Fame — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Fame" by Irene Cara in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Bb, 132 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Fame”
- Can I learn "Fame" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Fame" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 132 BPM.
- What key is "Fame" by Irene Cara played in?
- Fame is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Fame"?
- The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Fame" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Fame"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Fame"?
- "Fame" was originally performed by Irene Cara. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Fame"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Bb, Bbm7, C7, Db, Eb, Fm.
- What other songs by Irene Cara can I play here?
- Try "FLASHDANCE...WHAT A FEELING", "Fame", "Flashdance...What A Feeling". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Fame"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Fame" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Fame"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Fame" is in the key of Bb at 132 BPM.
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